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Kishore-Kishori Bharat Yatra 2025, North America

24 Nov 2025

Kishore delegates take a group photo in front of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

Kishori delegates take a group photo in front of the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham

Delegates participate in arti

Trip mementos are received by delegates upon arrival in Robbinsville

Delegates walk to Akshardham for the morning Arti

Delegates participate in Samuh Puja

A delegate kicks off the 2025 Bharat Yatra

Pujya Gnanmanandas Swami delivers an entertaining and impactful presentation on the purpose of the Bharat Yatra

Delegates begin their tour of the Shayona Production Facility

Pujya Nischalmunidas Swami explains the various parts of the facility

Local karyakars lead the delegates on a guided tour of the Akshardham campus

Delegates listen attentively as the tour guide explains the deeper meanings behind the design of the Welcome Center

Pujya Anantmangaldas Swami gives the delegates a tour of the North America BAPS Headquarters

Delegates write letters to their future selves, reflecting on what they hope to achieve from this yatra

Pujya Anantmangaldas Swami delivers an inspiring lesson on Maharaj’s kartapanu

Delegates wait in line at the check-in counter before their flight to Dubai

Pujya Aksharmanan Swami offers a final word of guidance to a kishore before he boards the flight

After a day of twists and turns—despite the original flight being canceled—the journey to Abu Dhabi Mandir was saved. Delegates now wait in line, their faith renewed in Bhagwan’s kartapanu

Delegates share their excitement as they wait to board the plane

Delegates meet with swamis one final time before departing for their flight

Under a clouded sky, Akshardham offers a gentle farewell, blessing the delegates as they begin their yatra across Bharat